We are happy to announce that we have had considerable additional donations made to our summer derby!
Thank you to the sponsors!
Prize money will be increased for the top 10 and also youth orientated prizes.
We still have openings available. Applications can be downloaded from our website below or requested by mail.
Next Meeting…Wednesday, May 10th…Valley City Eagles Club…
Free burgers for paid members at 6 PM …The meeting will be at 7pm…
BCW Scholarships- Five scholarships were awarded at the April meeting to the following students at VCSU. Aiden Jacobson VC , Madison Namanny Watford City, Amber Kologi ,Rochert MN, Skylar Yarbro Grand Forks, and Jacob Zetocha Bismarck.
High School Trap- TJ gave a report, they were able to start shooting last week. They have 32 kids shooting this spring.
Take a Kid Fishing- Take a Kid Fishing is scheduled for June 22nd.
BCN Archery Program- BCW Donated $1000 to their archery program.
Hope-Page Archery Program- BCW Donated $500 to their archery program for the national tournament.
Rocky Mountain Elk- BCW Donated $500 to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
BCW Foundation- The foundation received a grant for $1500 from the NRA to help with the cost of targets for our local trap teams. The grant money will be divided between the BCN Trap Team and the VC Trap Team based on the number of shooters.
Road Cleanup- Road cleanup is tentatively scheduled for May 17th if you plan to go, but won’t be at the May meeting please let Perry know.
Summer Derby- Summer Derby will be June 10th and 11th applications have been mailed out to last year’s participants and are available on our website. You can also request one by emailing barneswildlife@gmail.com If you can help at the event please contact Perry 490-1797.
Pheasant Chicks- If you are interested in raising pheasant chicks contact Perry 490-1797.
Game Warden Raffle- Perry has some of these tickets available, first prize is a ND Moose Tag.
NDWF- NDWF President Kerry Whip has been emailing out briefings. I have been emailing them out to the membership and will continue to do that to keep everyone informed with what’s going on with NDWF and the Legislature.
Attached is an application form if you are interested in entering
Next Meeting…Wednesday, April 12th…Valley City Eagles Club…
Free burgers for paid members at 6 PM …The meeting will be at 7pm…
Summer Derby- Summer Derby will be June 10th and 11th applications have been mailed out to last year’s participants and are available on our website. You can also request one by emailing barneswildlife@gmail.com If you can help at the event please contact Perry 490-1797.
Hunter Ed- There was 38 students in the last class.
BCN Trap Team – BCW donated $2,000 to the BCN Trap team.
Pheasant Chicks- If you are interested in raising pheasant chicks contact Perry 490-1797.
NDWF- NDWF President Kerry Whip has been emailing out briefings. I have been emailing them out to the membership and will continue to do that to keep everyone informed with what’s going on with NDWF and the legislature.
Elk Tag Raffle- Perry has some of the Shanley Athletic Club raffle tickets that include a ND Elk Tag contact him if you are interested 490-1797.
Big Spender’s Raffle & Banquet- We had a good turnout. Winners are listed below.
Next Meeting…Wednesday, March 8th…Valley City Eagles Club…
Free burgers for paid members at 6 PM …The meeting will be at 7pm…
BCW Predator Hunt- The 32nd Annual BCW Predator Hunt was held on February 4th. There were 15 teams and a total of 32 hunters. There was 15 coyotes shot. Congratulations to Levi Christianson, Brady Guscette, and Hunter Beckman on winning with 5 coyotes. 2nd place was Braden Wenaas and Jonah Wolla shot 3 coyotes. 3rd place was Steve and Shane Pfaff with 2, ties were decided by check in time. Dan Larson was the winner of the hunt gun.
NDWF- NDWF President Kerry Whip has been emailing out briefings. I have been emailing them out to the membership and will continue to do that to keep everyone informed with what’s going on with NDWF and the legislature.
Big Spenders Raffle Tickets- The banquet and raffle with be April 1st. If you have unsold tickets get them back to Perry at the March meeting.
Summer Derby- The summer derby will be June 10th and 11th. Applications will be mailed on March 1st.
2023 Fisheries Project- The club’s project will be a new cleaning station at the west crossing and also a dock at Eckelson Lake.
| Payout | # Dogs | Weight | Time In | Team# | Team Members |
| 1st Place | 5 | 158.90 | 5:54 PM | Team 1 | Levi Christianson/Brady Guscette/Hunter Beckman |
| 2nd Place | 3 | 91.40 | 6:05 PM | Team 7 | Braden Wenaas/Jonah Wolla/ |
| 3rd Place | 2 | 52.40 | 5:31 PM | Team 8 | Steve Pfaff/Shane Pfaff/ |
| 4th Place | 2 | 45.50 | 6:14 PM | Team 6 | Eugene Sandness/Rob Sandness/Brennon Weight |
| 5th Place | 1 | 21.60 | 5:57 PM | Team 2 | Ron Paul/Collin Strehlow/ |
| 6th Place | 1 | 38.10 | 5:58 PM | Team 12 | Gary Will/Theresa Will/ |
| 7th Place | 1 | 23.10 | 6:08 PM | Team 13 | Don Weiker/Brad Kurtz/ |
| 100% Payout | Weight | Team# | Team Members | |
| Lg Dog | 38.10 | lbs | Team 12 | Gary Will/Theresa Will/ |
| Sm Dog | 20.20 | lbs | Team 6 | Eugene Sandness/Rob Sandness/Brennon Weight |
| Total # of Hunters | 32 | |
| Total # of Teams | 15 | |
| Total # of Dogs | 15 | |
| Total Wt of Dogs | 431.0 | |
| Gun Winner: | Dan Laron | |
| Pullover Winner: | Steve Pfaff |
